Brown v. United States Fidelity & Guaranty Co.

OPINION

LANKFORD, Judge.

¶ 1 Warren and Della Brown (the “Browns”) claimed their insurer, United States Fidelity and Guaranty Company (“USF & G”), breached their homeowner’s insurance contract and acted in bad faith by failing to adequately investigate and pay their fire loss claim. After a five day trial, a jury found in favor of USF & G. The issues on appeal are:

1. Did the trial court properly deny the Browns’ motions to exclude certain evidence?

2. Did the trial court abuse its discretion when it allocated trial time between the parties and conditioned additional time for the Browns upon the…